Entering Daytona, Tyler Reddick was 29 points above Alex Bowman, who currently holds the 16th and final spot in the playoffs. With 20 drivers who could potentially win their way into the playoffs and knock out that 16th driver on Saturday night, no one wants to be on the bubble.
Despite starting on the front row, Bowman fell back through the pack, severely hindering his efforts to score stage points and bridge the gap to Reddick.
